Development Booklet

City of Chandler — Regular Meeting (2022-11-10)

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Planned Area Development 
 
and 
 
Preliminary Development Plan 
 
 
 
 
 
The District Downtown 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Northwest Corner of 
Arizona Avenue and Loop 202 
 
by: 
 
Meridian West AZ/202, LLC 
Kaplan Acquisitions, LLC 
 
 
Case No: PLH22-0035 
 
Submitted: June 20, 2022 
Updated: October 6, 2022 
Updated: October 31, 2022 
Updated: November 8, 2022

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 
I. 
Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 1 
II. 
Site, Surrounding Area, and Existing Zoning ......................................................................... 1 
III. 
Proposed Planned Area Development and Mid-Rise Overlay ............................................ 2 
IV. 
Proposed Preliminary Development Plan ........................................................................... 2 
A. 
Site Layout .......................................................................................................................... 2 
B. 
Architecture......................................................................................................................... 3 
C. 
Landscaping Theme and Design Considerations ................................................................ 5 
D. 
Entry Monumentation and Screening ................................................................................. 5 
E. 
Development Standards ...................................................................................................... 5 
F. 
Multi-Family Design Standards .......................................................................................... 6 
G. 
Circulation........................................................................................................................... 7 
H. 
Parking ................................................................................................................................ 7 
V. 
Miscellaneous ......................................................................................................................... 7 
A. 
Comprehensive Sign Plan ................................................................................................... 7 
B. 
Phasing ................................................................................................................................ 7 
C. 
Utilities ................................................................................................................................ 8 
D. 
Grading and Drainage ......................................................................................................... 8 
VI. 
Project Team ....................................................................................................................... 8 
VII. 
Conclusion ........................................................................................................................ 10

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TABLE OF EXHIBITS 
 
 
Exhibit No.  
Description 
1 
Aerial & Vicinity Map 
2 
Conceptual Site Plan 
3 
Typical Main Street Concept 
4 
Non-Residential Building Perspectives 
5 
Residential Building Perspectives 
6 
Colors & Materials Palette 
7 
Landscape & Open Space Character 
8 
Conceptual Master Plan – Plant Palette 
9 
Comprehensive Sign Plan 
10 
Conceptual Phasing Plan  
11 
Conceptual Grading & Drainage

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THE DISTRICT DOWNTOWN 
I. 
INTRODUCTION 
Meridian West AZ/202, LLC (“Meridian West”) is the owner and proposed developer of 
The District Downtown, an exciting mixed-use development on approximately 49.30± gross 
(44.73± net) acres (the “Site”) at the northwest corner of Arizona Avenue and the Loop 202 
Freeway.  Kaplan Acquisitions, LLC (“Kaplan”) is in escrow to acquire 16.8± acres of the Site 
and develop it with a high-quality multi-family development.  Together, Meridian West and 
Kaplan will create a high-quality development that will be a recognizable presence and strong, 
viable development for the City of Chandler (the “City”) given its location proximate to the 
Loop 202, the Price Road Corridor, and Chandler Airport.  The proposed development creates 
additional employment opportunities in the immediate area and is anticipated to improve the 
City’s jobs-to-population ratio while at the same time provide much needed housing to the City 
and immediate area.  To achieve this, Meridian West and Kaplan request the Site be zoned 
Planned Area Development (PAD) Mixed-Use as described below in Section III, along with 
Preliminary Development Plan (PDP) for the Site’s layout, landscaping, architecture, etc., and 
Mid-Rise Overlay approvals. 
Significant amounts of development—employment, commercial, public facilities, and 
residential uses—have taken place in the area over the past 10-20 years, effectively making this 
Site an “infill” development.  There have been considerable changes in the way people live, 
shop, and work over this same time period.  When collectively taken together, these events create 
a unique opportunity on the Site to create a master planned, mixed-use development that will: (a) 
provide for appropriate amounts of future commercial/employment opportunities on the Site; (b) 
support the future redevelopment of residential and non-residential uses in the area and north and 
south of the Loop 202 freeway; (c) provide for a cohesive development through the Site’s 
theming, layout, architecture, landscaping, etc. that will meet or exceed the City’s development 
criteria and expectations.  The development plans included in this rezoning case contain design 
concepts and plans that portray superb quality and an extraordinary sense of community, 
compatibility, and sustainability.  Development on the Site incorporates quality employment, 
commercial, hospitality, and residential uses in an integrated manner.   
II. 
SITE, SURROUNDING AREA, AND EXISTING ZONING 
The Site is located at the northwest corner of Arizona Avenue and the Loop 202 and is 
undeveloped.  The Site is zoned PAD Mixed-Use but has not developed under the current 
zoning.   
The Site is designated on the City’s General Plan as Neighborhoods and lies within the 
Downtown Chandler Growth Area.  Within the Neighborhood designation, mixed-use 
development containing residential, commercial, and/or office can be considered at the 
intersection of major arterials, freeway interchanges with arterial streets, commercial areas, 
Downtown, and high-capacity transit corridors.  Urban residential exceeding 18 du/ac. can be 
considered in Downtown, in regional commercial areas, and within designated high-capacity 
transit corridors.   
Arizona Avenue is designated as a High-Capacity Transit Corridor.  High-capacity transit 
corridors are appropriate locations for the development of high-intensity, mixed-land uses. Such 
developments would create opportunities for living within walking distance of schools, stores, 
and restaurants. For some people this means less travel time, cost savings and convenience, and 
better quality of life.

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The Downtown Chandler Growth Area includes the historic Downtown square and 
extends south to the Loop 202.  This Growth Area encourages a vibrant live, work, and play 
atmosphere.  It additionally encourages developing the Growth Area with higher densities, 
mixed-uses, and transit-oriented development.   
The proposed high-quality, mixed-used development is encouraged by and consistent 
with the General Plan, High-Capacity Transit Corridor, and the Downtown Chandler Growth 
Area. 
III. 
PROPOSED PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT AND MID-RISE OVERLAY 
Meridian West requests the Site be zoned PAD Mixed-Use for a range of uses including 
commercial (Any use or similar use in the C-2 District of the City’s Zoning Ordinance); office 
(professional, business, administrative, executive, and other offices); and multi-family 
residential.  Multi-family residential uses shall be permitted only on Parcels 4 and 5 as identified 
on Exhibit 2, Conceptual Site Plan. 
Meridian West additionally requests a Mid-Rise Overlay for the proposed 120 feet 
building height.  The previous approvals for the Site included a maximum building height of 120 
feet.  Consistent with the City’s Mid-Rise Development Policy (the “Policy”), The District 
Downtown is located within a ¼-mile of a freeway corridor (Loop 202).  As such, the request for 
a maximum building height of 120 feet over the entire Site is appropriate.   
IV. 
PROPOSED PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 
A. 
Site Layout  
The District Downtown is designed as a high-quality, mixed-use development that will 
create vital employment, retail, and housing opportunities at the gateway to Downtown 
Chandler, adjacent to major transportation corridors (Arizona Avenue/State Route 87 and the 
Loop 202), and near the City’s primary employment areas (Price Road Corridor and the 
Chandler Airpark).  See Exhibit 2, Conceptual Site Plan.   
The District Downtown is organized around a uniform street network which connects to a 
centralized main street.  This provides clear, distinctive routes for both vehicles and pedestrians 
to the planned uses.  The centralized main street links to Arizona Avenue which compresses as it 
enters the Site to slow traffic down and create a pedestrian friendly environment.  Thoughtfully 
planned pedestrian experiences are placed throughout the site using organic and structural shade 
elements. This provides opportunities for shaded seating, where enhanced decorative paving and 
patterned landscape invite patrons, residents, or employees to enjoy the urban environment.  One 
of many potential and possible designs for the main street area are included as Exhibit 3, Typical 
Main Street Concept.  Pedestrian connections are planned between the different uses through 
defined paths, further emphasizing the mixed-use nature of the development.  Unique to the 
development are two plaza areas flanking the main street, near the commercial retail uses.  These 
plazas may contain design elements and features such as a splash pad, colorful shaded plaza 
seating, urban street furniture, patterned landscape, decorative lighting, and moveable seating to 
attract individuals, couples, and families to the development.  
Commercial uses are conveniently located on the eastern most portion of the Site with 
two additional access points provided at Pecos Road.  Buildings are planned to be oriented along 
the central main street as well as Arizona Avenue, locating the majority of the parking internal to 
the Site.  In the south-central portion of the site, office uses are planned.  This use is located near 
the freeway corridor for higher visibility and scale.  The office uses will bring employees to the 
site each day to support the planned non-residential uses.  A parking structure in planned at the 
southwest portion of the property.  Two multi-family parcels are located on the Pecos Road

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frontage generally at the northwest portion of the property.  These allow for transition in land use 
from the west and northern property boundaries.  Additionally, the multi-family will provide for 
housing options for the employment needs within this site and the surrounding area.  Specific 
details on proposed development, uses, etc. are found in Exhibit 2. 
This PDP depicts the general layout (“Site Plan”), general appearance (“Elevations”), and 
theming (“Theming”) of The District Downtown, but it does not restrict buildings to the building 
locations or square footages as depicted on the Site Plan or appearance as depicted by the 
Elevations or Theming.  Adjustments in Site Plan configuration to accommodate alternative 
building design or geometry, layout of buildings within the Site, pedestrian and vehicular 
circulation within the Site, parking or other Site specific criteria as well as, adjustments in 
buildings floor area, and changes in the building architecture and theming will be allowed as 
long as each final building or buildings and individual lots and theming within the Site: (1) meet 
the general intent of the proposed Site Plan; (2) meet the level of quality and finish represented 
in the proposed building elevations of the Elevations and Theming; (3) comply with the below 
Design Guidelines; (4) use the colors and materials identified on the Color and Materials Palette 
or use compatible colors and materials as identified on the Color and Materials Palette; (5) 
provide code required parking stalls or demonstrate conformance with the City’s shared parking 
requirements; and (6) meet building setbacks as required by the City’s Zoning Ordinance or as 
otherwise identified in this PAD.  Actual building footprints, layout within a lot or lots 
developable area, and theming shall be determined administratively through the Administrative 
Design Review approval processes. 
B. 
Architecture 
Non-Residential 
The overall theme of the non-residential buildings is an interpretation of a modern 
southwest look.  See Exhibit 4, Non-Residential Building Perspectives.  The buildings 
incorporate large overhangs for sun screening and to create shaded areas for pedestrians and 
occupants.  The 2-story office buildings feature roof top decks with shaded outdoor areas.  
Landscape boxes are utilized to drape planting materials over the building façade at the balcony 
locations and at the upper pedestrian walkway connecting the two buildings.  The 4- and 6-story 
office buildings feature walkout terraces over the main entrance and similar landscape boxes at 
the appropriate levels.  The top floors feature covered walkout terraces.  A significant amount of 
glass and steel is utilized in the building facades to give a modern tech look while still 
maintaining a design theme consistent with surrounding structures.  The commercial/retail 
buildings are designed to be pedestrian friendly with seating areas and shading for protection 
from the direct sun.  Certain elements from the site sign design package are utilized and 
incorporated into the building design as well. This can be seen in areas such as the exterior 
column details on the office and commercial buildings. This helps to create a cohesive and 
comprehensive overall development plan. 
Building materials are similar and consistent with the office structures.  Window sizes 
reflect a more appropriate sizing for the intended use and incorporate overhangs for sun 
screening.  Building materials include natural stone, composite metal panels, Hardie panels and 
EIFS where appropriate, and a generous use of glass and aluminum storefront windows on the 
commercial buildings and curtain walls on the office buildings.  Colors range from light and dark 
earth tones to incorporate the surrounding Sonoran Desert background, to modern metallic blues 
and greys to signify a new state-of-the -art development.  See Exhibit 6, Color & Materials 
Palette.

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Residential 
The  building  architecture  features  varied  massing,  varying  roof  parapets,  
architectural  features,  stoops,  materials  and  façade  detailing  found  in  many modern, 
contemporary  luxury  multi‐family  developments  found  in  the Phoenix Metro-area  and  
Southwest  region.  See Exhibit 5, Residential Building Perspectives.  The building massing 
includes  a  series  of  towers  and  recessed  facades  and  patios.    The massing and detailing  
emphasize  the  promotion of pedestrian activity via lighting, trees, and shade structures (such as  
awnings and roof  overhangs).  The color scheme  is  a  blend  of  shades  of  brown,  white,  and  
tan with  some  complementary accent colors  found within  the Sonoran Desert  color  palette 
and consistent and appropriate with the surrounding building context.      
Architectural Design Guidelines 
To ensure the future building elevations are designed consistent with the expectations set 
forth in the PDP, Meridian West proposes the following design guidelines.  These design 
guidelines are intended to create a cohesive, attractive, and appropriate architectural statement.  
The guidelines provided in this document are not absolute, but are general statements aimed at 
setting forth the design expectations: 
• All building elevations should maintain the same visual integrity, cohesiveness, 
and design detail.   
• All building elevations should consider the use of multiple heights, wall planes, 
masses, and exterior materials along with natural elements, and complementary 
colors and texture to other building elevations within the Site. 
• All building elevations should incorporate elements of the building elevations 
approved in this PDP.  Where building elevations may expand in scale, simple 
relief may be used by including various architectural features such as an EIFS 
relief, a wainscot system, change in material or color on the surface that will be 
expanded (where one building plane meets another, a change in material or color 
will add interest). 
• Building elevations should be designed to respond to the harsh southwest climate 
and oriented to recognize the value of appropriate landscaping and cooling 
requirements in harmony with the environment. 
• Human scale massing and proportions should complement the building elevation 
function and the design should be harmonious with adjoining developments. 
• Canopies, arcades, and overhangs should be designed to create places of refuge 
for pedestrians and to create interest within the building design. 
• Landscape buffers will be designed for the street edges and to emphasize the 
points of entry into the development. 
• Identify internal crosswalks with changes in paving materials, signs, or paint 
striping. 
The design of the future building elevations and theming may be administratively 
approved by Staff upon a finding that the proposed building elevations and theming are 
substantially consistent with the Non-Residential (Exhibit 4) and Residential (Exhibit 5) 
Building Perspectives and these Architectural Design Guidelines.

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C. 
Landscaping Theme and Design Considerations 
The overall landscape theme incorporates low water use, regionally appropriate plant 
material that is suitable for the Sonoran Desert to create an attractive experience for those who 
work, shop, and live at The District Downtown as well as those travelling along the Loop 202, 
Arizona Avenue, and Pecos Road.  The landscaping theme draws from urban forms aimed to 
complement the scale and texture of the buildings.  See Exhibit 7, Landscape & Open Space 
Character.  The design is intended to include striking patterns and layering of plant material at 
entries and pedestrian spaces to emphasize key pedestrian and vehicular routes. Trees will be 
placed along the streets in formal patterns to provided much needed shade on sidewalks to create 
a unique aesthetic with contrasting canopies and understory planting.  The overall cohesive 
design will establish The District Downtown as a destination within the south downtown area of 
Chandler. 
All of the plant species proposed adhere to the Arizona Department of Water Resources, 
“Low Water Use Plant List” in order to incorporate native and hybrid arid region vegetation into 
the landscape.  See Exhibit 8, Conceptual Master Plan – Plant Palette.  All of the landscape 
within the boundary of the Site will be watered on an automatic drip irrigation system. 
D. 
Entry Monumentation and Screening 
Entry monumentation and signage for the Site will be designed to complement the overall 
building architecture. Scale, both horizontal and vertical, will be used, where appropriate, to 
emphasize primary access points and landmark features. Colors and materials proposed will 
highlight the quality and level of finish of the building elevations.  
Proper screening of the parking areas will be accomplished through earthen berms and 
decorative walls that have been designed to complement the building and utilizing varying colors 
and textures arranged in an attractive design.   
E. 
Development Standards 
Meridian West is proposing the following development standards: 
Regulation 
Development Standard 
Building Height (max.) 
120 ft., inclusive of parapet walls, mechanical 
equipment, and screening 
Building Setback (min.) 
- 
Front (Arizona Ave.) 
- 
Side (Pecos Rd.) 
- 
Side (Loop 202) 
- 
Rear (west) 
30 ft. 
30 ft. 
10 ft. 
20 ft. 
Landscape Setback (min.) 
- 
Front (Arizona Ave.) 
- 
Side (Pecos Rd.) 
- 
Side (Loop 202) 
- 
Rear (west) 
20 ft. 
20 ft. 
10 ft. 
20 ft. 
Lot Coverage1 (max.) 
60 % 
Residential Density1 
Parcel 4 – 55 du/ac 
Parcel 5 – 45 du/ac 
Perimeter Parking Screen Wall Height  
3 ft. 
 
1 Calculated on the overall Site and not on an individual parcel.

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F. 
Multi-Family Design Standards 
The City’s Zoning Ordinance sets forth additional requirements for multi-family 
development to encourage creative and innovative design techniques, quality, and merit.  The 
District Downtown provides the following: 
1.  Open Space 
The requirements for common and private open space are based on traditional suburban 
development and do not consider developing in an urban-like setting.  Kaplan has taken great 
efforts to ensure the usable common open space far exceeds what the City’s Code would 
otherwise require.  The anticipated amenities throughout the development and within the 
common open spaces in this urban-like setting provide better opportunities for residents and 
guests to interact with each other.  Usable common open space and recreation area at the rate of 
125 square feet per bedroom at a minimum width of 12 feet shall be provided.  Private open 
space shall be a minimum of 4 feet in diameter for patios and balconies.  This area will be an 
average of 4’x12’ for a total of 48 sq. ft. per patio/balcony.  
2.  Site Circulation and Parking 
Safe and convenient pedestrian circulation to and from parking lots throughout the 
development must provided.  Code-required parking spaces and ADA van accessible spaces shall 
provided.  Parking canopy covers must be architecturally integrated with the surrounding 
structures, i.e., color, materials, location, and 10-inch minimum fascia (all four sides). 
3.  Amenity Options 
Six amenities are required to be provided in accordance with the following schedule: 260 
units or larger.  Because of the urban, in-fill nature of the Site and proposed community, the 
amount and quality of amenities shall strive to satisfy the spirit and intent of needing to provide a 
second pool, ramada, etc.   
4.  Interface with Single-Family Areas 
There are no single-family areas adjacent to the Site.  
5.  Specific design attention areas 
The design of courtyards and pedestrian areas must relate to “human scale.”  Large 
unvaried building facades shall be avoided.  Common open spaces, rather than parking lots, shall 
be used as central features.   
6.  Energy conservation 
The residential development shall provide shading for the buildings through overhangs 
and/or trees and shade trees along drives, building perimeters, and where appropriate.  Additional 
building shading may be provided through the use of inset patios and balconies, metal canopies 
to shade windows, and the use of landscaping. 
7.  Landscaping 
The amount of landscaping shall be of sufficient intensity to create a pleasant and 
comfortable living environment.  Special attention shall be given to the areas that are highly 
visible to the public to create an upscale landscape experience.  
8.  Building Standards 
Mechanical equipment shall be fully screened through the use of parapet walls on the 
building elevations.

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9.  Lighting 
Lighting will comply with the City’s Zoning Code.  External lighting will be 
appropriately located and designed to prevent light from spilling onto adjacent properties.  
  
10.  Signage 
See the discussion in Section V.A for details concerning signage. 
G. 
Circulation 
The District Downtown has been planned to ensure efficient on-site circulation and 
appropriate access to the public street system surrounding the Site.  Access to Site will occur as 
follows: full access will be provided on Pecos Road at the alignment of Palm Lane, along 
Arizona Avenue at the alignment of the Walmart driveway (a signalized intersection). Limited 
access will be provided at three additional driveways for the proposed development; two on  
Pecos Road and one on Arizona Avenue. 
H. 
Parking 
A total of 4,221 parking spaces are required and 4,308 spaces are provided.   
V. 
MISCELLANEOUS 
A. 
Comprehensive Sign Plan 
The Comprehensive Sign Plan is attached as Exhibit 9.  The Comprehensive Sign Plan 
addresses both permanent identification and temporary marketing requirements and has been 
designed to complement the quality of the employment, commercial, and residential components.  
To the extent the proposed comprehensive sign plan conflicts with the City’s Sign Code, we 
request the Comprehensive Sign Plan set forth in this booklet be followed.   
B. 
Phasing 
The District Downtown is preliminarily anticipating developing in multiple phases as 
illustrated on the “Phasing Plans” (titled Conceptual Phasing Plan and Multi-Family Phase 2 
Phasing Plan) included at Exhibit 10.  Although the phases are numerically numbered, there is 
no requirement they be completed in said numerical order.  With the exception of Phase 1, 
subsequent phases shall be constructed according to market demand.   Deviations from the 
proposed phasing schedule may be administratively approved by Staff. 
Notwithstanding the preceding, Meridian West acknowledges that the two stipulations 
added to the approval require that certain non-residential portions of the development be 
commenced and reasonably compete before or simultaneously to the residential portions on 
Parcels 4 and 5.  Specifically those two stipulations read: 
• Commercial development must occur prior to any multi-family use under Phase 1. 
• Commercial development must occur adjacent to Arizona Avenue in Parcels 1 and 2, 
excluding any mixed-use building, prior to any multi-family use on Parcel 4. 
(collectively referred to in this PAD/PDP development booklet as the “Stipulations.”) 
Meridian West covenants and agrees that the intent of the Stipulations is as follows: 
Phase I 
 A building permit for the commercial development, identified on Phase 1 of the 
Conceptual Phasing Plan, must be obtained before or at the same time as a 
building permit for the residential development.

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 Construction commencement for the commercial development, identified on 
Phase 1 of the Conceptual Phasing Plan, must occur before or at the same time as 
construction commencement for the residential development. 
 A Certificate of Completion for the commercial development, identified on Phase 
1 of the Conceptual Phasing Plan, must be obtained before or simultaneously as a 
final Certificate of Occupancy for the residential development. 
Parcel 4 Multi-Family: 
 A Certificate of Completion for the commercial development, identified on the 
Parcel 4 Multi-Family Development Requirements (Exhibit 10), must be obtained 
before a building permit for the residential development on Parcel 4. 
 Approximately 5,000 square feet of commercial, mixed-use, or hospitality 
(collectively the “Additional Commercial) must be constructed on Parcels 1 or 2 
in connection with the residential development on Parcel 4 as follows: 
o A building permit for the Additional Commercial must be obtained before 
or at the same time as a building permit for the residential development. 
o Construction commencement for the Additional Commercial must occur 
before or at the same time as construction commencement for the 
residential development. 
o A Certificate of Completion for the Additional Commercial must be 
obtained before or simultaneously as a final Certificate of Occupancy for 
the residential development. 
In the event of a force majure, defined as any act of God; war; terrorism; acts of 
government; strikes, labor disruptions, or supply chain disruptions; natural disasters such as 
drought, fires, and severe storms; any pandemic, epidemic, or public health emergency; or other 
cause beyond the reasonable control of Meridian West or its, successors, assigns, contractors, or 
subcontractors, the City Manager or designee shall have the power and discretion to 
administratively modify or deviate from the  Stipulations so as to not frustrate or negatively 
affect the commercially reasonable continued development of the Site. 
C. 
Utilities 
The onsite water, fire and sewer lines will be private except for a public water loop 
connecting existing mains in Arizona Avenue, Pecos Road, and the existing apartments to the 
west.  The City has requested that the connection to the apartment be completed as part of this 
project to enhance the existing water pressures in the complex.  The public water loop will 
comply with the City’s requirements.  
D. 
Grading and Drainage 
The Conceptual Grading and Drainage Plan is attached as Exhibit 11.  Development of 
the Site will provide retention for the 100-year, 2-hour storm event plus 10% in accordance with 
City of Chandler standards for site development. 
VI. 
PROJECT TEAM 
Owner/Developer: 
 
 
 
 
Meridian West AZ/202, LLC 
Attn:  Greg Gienko  
 
PO Box 15270 
Phoenix, AZ  85060

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Developer (Residential): 
 
 
 
Kaplan Acquisitions, LLC 
Attn:  Mike Kaplan 
 
 
Jerry Davis 
 
7150 E Camelback Rd., Suite 444 
Scottsdale, AZ 85251 
Architect (Non-Residential): 
 
 
Neri Architects 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Attn:  Guido Neri 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Michi Mho 
 
6400 N Northwest Hwy, Suite 4 
Chicago, IL 60631 
Architect (Residential): 
 
 
 
Biltform Architecture Companies 
Attn:  Jim Applegate 
11460 N Cave Creek Rd #11 
Phoenix, AZ 85020 
Planning/Landscape (Non-Residential): 
 
ABLA 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Attn: Andy Baron 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jim Beckman 
310 E. Rio Salado Parkway 
Tempe, AZ 85281 
 Landscape (Residential): 
 
 
 
McGough Adamson 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Attn: Nick Adamson 
535 E. McKellips Rd. 
Mesa, AZ 85203 
Civil Engineer (Non-Residential):  
 
Landcor Consulting  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Attn:  Wade Cooke 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1955 S. Val Vista Dr., Suite 121 
Mesa, AZ 85204 
 
 
 
 
Civil Engineer (Residential): 
 
 
WGI, Inc. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Attn:  Shayna Johnson 
 
2727 Allen Pkwy Suite 1350 
 
Houston, TX 77019 
Traffic Engineer: 
 
 
 
 
Lokahi 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Attn:  Jamie Blakeman 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
10555 N. 114th Street, Suite 105,  
Scottsdale, AZ 85259  
 
Zoning: 
 
 
 
 
 
Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Attn:  Brennan Ray 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1850 North Central Avenue, Suite 1700 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Phoenix, Arizona  85004 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Phone: (602) 234-8794

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VII. 
CONCLUSION 
The District Downtown is a high-quality, exciting employment, commercial, and 
residential mixed-use development that will complement the surrounding area and provide a 
recognizable presence in the rapidly developing employment area.  The development presents 
the opportunity to create a dynamic mixed-used development with a variety of compatible and 
supportive uses.  We request your approval. 
 
 
 
 
 
Meridian West AZ/202, LLC 
 
 
 
 
 
Kaplan Acquisitions, LLC

DISTRICT DOWNTOWN
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stories
1
approx s.f.
5,500

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AC-6.4.2
ENTRANCE AERIAL

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AC-6.4/5.2
1B+1C LOOKING SOUTH

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AC-6.6
PARCEL 3
Office Building 3-A
Phase 1
stories
2
with roof deck
approx s.f.
36,335.4
Office Building 3-B 
Phase 1
stories
2
with roof deck
approx s.f.
36,335.4

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AC-6.6.1
Building 3A looking Northwest

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AC-6.6.2
Building 3A looking Southeast

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2221
AC-6.6.3
Building 3B looking Northeast

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2221
AC-6.6.4
Building 3B looking Southwest

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2221
AC-6.6.5
Building 3A+3B Bridge

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AC-6.7
PARCEL 6-A
Office Building 6-A
Phase 10
stories
4
approx s.f.
97,066.7
Office Building 6-B 
Phase 11
stories
6
approx s.f.
143,791.7

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AC-6.7.1
Building 6A looking Northwest

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AC-6.7.2
Building 6A looking Southeast

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AC-6.7.3
Building 6B looking Northeast

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2221
AC-6.7.4
Building 6B looking Southwest

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2221
AC-6.7.5
Building 6A+6B looking Northwest

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AC-3.3.2
ALUMINUM BANDING
ALUMINUM STOREFRONT
ALUMINUM TRELLIS
CULTURED STONE
COMPOSITE SIDING
REPRESENTATIVE EXAMPLES FOR 
COLOR PALETTE AND MATERIALS

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AC-3.3.3
ALUMINUM CANOPY
ALUMINUM RAILING
ALUMINUM CLAD ROOF
METAL PANELING 
REPRESENTATIVE EXAMPLES FOR 
COLOR PALETTE AND MATERIALS

Light Stucco Color / Doors - BM 2123-70 Ice Mist
Midrange Stucco Color - DE6255 Wishing Well
Dark Stucco Color / Doors - DE6327 Rhinoceros
Railings / Canopies / Doors - DEA187 Black
Rough Textured Fiber Cement Siding - DET681 
Moderne Class 
Stone Veneer - Coronado Sawtooth Ledge White
BUILDING MATERIALS
AND COLOR EXHIBIT
ARIZONA AVE AND LOOP 202
19-032
11460 north cave creek road  .  suite 11  
phoenix  .  arizona . 85020  
phone 602.285.9200  .  fax 602.285.9229 
Window / Storefront Frames / Carports - White

DISTRICT DOWNTOWN
Conceptual Master Plan - Plant Palette
ABLASTUDIO.COM
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Date:
Plan Scale
20'
40'
20'
1:
06-16-2022
Ulmus parvifolia
'Sempervirens' Elm
15 gal.
Chitalpa tashkinensis
Chitalpa
24" Box
Quercus virginiana 
'Cathedral' Oak
24" Box
P L A N T   M A T E R I A L S   P A L E T T E
Extra Large Shrubs
Size
Qty
Large Shrubs
Size
Qty
Medium Shrubs
Size
Qty
Vauquelinia californica
Arizona Rosewood
5 gal.
Vines
Size
Qty
Olea europea
'Willsonii' Olive
24" Box Multi
Pithecellobium flexicaule
Texas Ebony
15 gal.
S
Y
P
Lf
Pm
Gl
Rt
Cg
Lj
Dodonea viscosa
Hopbush
5 gal.
Cordia Boissieri
Anachuita
5 gal.
Bougainvillea 'California Gold'
Orange Bougainvillea
5 gal.
Salvia clevlandii
Chaparral Sage
5 gal.
Leucophyllum frutescens 'compacta'
Compact Texas Sage
5 gal.
Portulacaria afra minima
Dwarf Elephant Food
5 gal.
Lantana sp.
'New Gold' Lantana
1 gal.
Lantana montevidensis
Purple Trailing Lantana
1 gal.
Muhlenbergia rigens 
Deer Grass
1 gal.
Agave salmiana x ferox
Large Leaf Agave
5 gal.
Hesperaloe parviflora
'Brakelights' Red Yucca
3 gal.
Muhlenbergia lindheimeri
'Autumn Glow'
5 gal.
Bougainvillea 'California Gold'
Orange Bougainvillea
5 gal
Guara lindheimeri
Pink Guara
5 gal.
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Prostratus'
Trailing Rosemary
1 gal.
Caeselpinia gillesii
Yellow Bird of Paradise
5 gal.
Ligustrum japonicum
Japanese Privet
5 gal.
Eremophila glabra spp. caranosa
Winter Blaze
5 gal.
Nolina matapensis
Beargrass
5 gal.
Ch
Agave bovicornuta
Cow's Horn
5 gal.
Ep
Eremophila prostrata 
Outback Sunrise Eremophila
1 gal
Cacti/ Accents
Size
Qty
Bouteloua gracilis
Blond Ambition
1 gal
Euphorbia antisyphilitica
Candelilla
1 gal
Yucca pallida
Pale Leaf Yucca
5 gal
Small Shrubs
Size
Qty
Groundcovers
Size 
Qty
Russellia equistiformis
Coral Fountain
5 gal.
Dasylirion acrotrichum
Green Desert Spoon
5 gal.
Ts
Tecoma sp. 'Sparky
Sparky
5 gal.
Ll
Leucophyllum langmaniae 'Lynn's Legacy'
Lynn's Legacy Sage
5 gal.
Eremophila hygrophana Blue Bells
Blue Bells
5 gal.
Teucrium chamaedrys 'prostratum'
Prostrate Germander
1 gal.
Tf
Tp
Teucrium fruticans
Bush Germander
5 gal.
Hesperaloe sp. Pink Parade
Pink Parade Hesperaloe
3 gal.
Ok
Opuntia sp. Kelly's Choice
Kelly's Choice Prickly Pear
5 gal.
Yr
Yucca rupicola
Twisted Leaf Yucca
5 gal.
Trees
Size
Qty
Fraxinus greggii 
Little Leaf Ash
24' Box
Gazania rigens 'Sun Gold'
Trailing Yellow Gazania
1 gal
C
Chrysactinia mexicana
Damianita
1 gal
Lfg
Leucophyllum frutescens 'Green Cloud'
Green Cloud Sage
5 gal.
B
Buxus microphylla japonica
Green Beauty Boxwood
5 gal.
Ulmus parvifolia
'Sempervirens' Elm
 24" Box
Pistacia chinensis
Chinese Pistache
15 gal.
Pistacia chinensis
Chinese Pistache
24" Box
Quercus virginiana 
'Cathedral' Oak
15 gal.
Ficus pumila
Creeping Fig
5 gal
Salvage Tree
Mesquite species
36" Box
Pistacia lentiscus
Mastic Tree
24" Box
Pachycereus marginatus
Mexican Fence Post cactus
5 gal.
Acacia aneura
Mulga Acacia
24" Box
Caesalpinia cacalaco
Cascalote
24' Box
Phoenix dactylifera
Date Palm
20' to pinapple

COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PROGRAM 
October 3, 2022
Prepared for:
MERIDIAN WEST DEVELOPMENT, LLC 
P.O. Box 15270, Phoenix, AZ 85060

1
Table of Contents
Introduction & Theme	
2
Sign Hierarchy & Location Plan	
3
Freestanding Signage
1 - Freeway Pylon	
5
2 - Project ID/Corner Feature 	
6
3 - Project ID/Entry Feature 	
7
4a - Primary Multi-Tenant 	
8
4b - Secondary Multi-Tenant 	
9
5 - Office/Hotel ID 	
10
6 - Vehicular Directional 	
11
Tenant Wall Signage
7 - Tenant Wall Signage Standards 	
12-13
7 - Individual Letter Details	
16
7 - 3-D Cabinets	
17
7 - Canopy Signs	
18
7 - Projecting Signs	
19
8 - Arcade/Shingle Signs	
20
8 -  Window Signs/Graphics	
21
9 - Building Addressing	
22
Typical Building Elevations	
Retail 	
23-24
Office Building 	
25-27 
General Performance Requirements
General Requirements	
28
Definitions	
30

2
Introduction
The THE DISTRICT DOWNTOWN  is located on the 
southwest corner of Arizona Avenue and Pecos 
Road, directly adjacent to the 202 Freeway, in 
Chandler, Arizona. The project is a mixed-use 
development with a variety of commercial uses 
including office, hotel, restaurant and retail. 
Properly adhered to, the criteria contained herein 
will ensure that  project and tenant identification is 
consistent in quality, and is compatible with the overall 
architectural character of the center and surrounding 
area. 
 
Owner:
MERIDIAN WEST DEVELOPMENT, LLC
P.O. Box 15270
Phoenix, AZ 85060
480.231.9238
Contacts:
Greg Gienko
Logo Standard
The intent of this sign criteria is to establish and 
maintain guidelines consistent with the signage 
policies and ordinances of the City of Chandler. It is 
also meant to assure a standard conformance and 
quality for the design, size, placement and materials 
used for all business identification for the THE DISTRICT 
DOWNTOWN.
 "Additional Quality Standards" (as required by the City 
of Chandler) have been met in this package through 
the following items:
•	
Freestanding monument sign bases of stone/brick 
or any material matching buildings.
Theme
Dunn Edwards DE6328
Anchor Gray
Dunn Edwards DE6329
Cover of Night
Dunn Edwards DE6374
Silver Polish 
Dunn Edwards DE164
Autumn Bark
Dunn Edwards DE5485
Russet Green
Davis Concrete
Mesquite
There is a new name with a new Brand being 
developed - that will fit within the context of signage 
areas, materials and colors of the project.
•	
Wall signage letter height shall be limited to 15% 
of the overall building height or 80% of vertical 
measurement, whichever is shorter.
•	
All office wall signage shall be reverse pan-channel 
letters/logos, consistent in color/finish.
•	
All office wall signage is to be located on the upper 
floor only.
Project Colors and Materials
Colors and materials used throughout the sign system 
are derived from the approved architectural color and 
materials palette.
Background panels on freestanding retail monuments 
will be fabricated with perforated metal panel 
construction for mounting of individual letters.
Example

3
Sign Location Plan
BLDG 2-E
REST
BLDG 2-H
RETAIL
BLDG 1-A
MIXED USE
BLDG 1-C
RETAIL
BLDG 1-F
5-STORY
HOTEL
BLDG 3-A
2-STORY
OFFICE
BLDG 3-B
2-STORY
OFFICE
BLDG 6-A
4-STORY
OFFICE
BLDG 6-B
6-STORY
OFFICE
BLDG 2-B
REST
BLDG 2-C
REST
250'
250'
BLDG 2-A
RETAIL
BLDG 6-C
6 STORY
PARKING GARAGE
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POOL
SPA
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BLDG 2-G
RETAIL
BLDG 2-D
REST
BLDG 1-D
RETAIL
BLDG 1-E
3-STORY
MIXED USE
PLAZA
PLAZA
BLDG 2-F
RETAIL
BLDG 1-B
RETAIL
121'
50'
50'
30'
30'
5
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3b
3b
6a
5
4a
3a 
4a
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4b 
4b 
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5
F 
Sign Type 1 - Freeway Pylon 
 
Sign Type 2 - Corner Project ID Feature 
 
Sign Type 3a - Commercial Project ID/Entry Feature 
 
Sign Type 3b - Residential Project ID/Entry Feature 
 
Sign Type 4a - Primary Multi-Tenant  
 
Sign Type 4b - Secondary Multi-Tenant 
 
Sign Type 5 - Parcel ID Monument
 
Sign Type 6a/b - Vehicular Directionals 
 
Landmark Water Feature 
SIGNAGE  HIERARCH Y  KEY 
5
6a 
6a 
F 
SCALE • 1” = 200’
702'-2 1/2"
332'-0"±
337'-6"±

4

5
[1] Freeway Pylon
There shall be two (2) freeway pylons along the 
southern border of the project, bordering the north 
side of the 202 Freeway. This sign type will serve to 
identify the overall project, as well major tenants and 
amenities within the site such as hotels. 
At a height of sixty-five (65) feet, these stylish pylons 
will have excellent visibility from all lanes of the 
freeway.
Sign Type
1
Function
Project and major tenant 
identification. 
Height
65'-0"
Sq. Ft.
ID Lettering - 69 s.f.
4 Tenant Panels at 120.2 s.f. each - 
480.8 s.f.
Total Sign Area - 549.8 s.f.
Quantity
Two (2)
Illum.
Project ID - halo lit
Tenants internal face lit
Materials
Project ID of Reverse Pan Channels on 
aluminum cabinet.
Tenant lettering to be Pan Channels 
with Plexiglass faces. 
Aluminum architectural accents. 
Tenant background panels of 
perforated metal, painted.
Colors
Structure: DE6328 Anchor Grey
Base: Painted to match Davis Colors 
"Mesquite" concrete
Accents: DE 6374 Silver Polish
Tenant Panels: DE6374 Silver Polish
Tenant ID: Corporate Standards
Project ID: White
Scale: 3/32" = 1' - 0"
65'-0"
20'-8"
12"
3'-10"
57'-0"
6'-10"
7"
24'-6"
2'-5"
19'-6"
18'-10"
12"
5'-6"
5'-1"
4'-4"
3'-6"
1'-8"

6
[2] Project ID / Corner Feature
There shall be one (1) corner feature at the 
southwestern corner of the Arizona Avenue and Pecos 
Road. This sign is only to identify the project. It will be 
physically and graphically incorporated into a water 
feature (by others), enhancing the experience of both 
vehicular and pedestrian traffic at the intersection 
At a height of just over twelve (12) feet, the corner 
feature will have good visibility without being 
overpowered by the surrounding architecture.
Project name of edge lit, dimensional letters mounted 
on perforated panels, backed by matte acrylic panels 
internally illuminated to create a soft backlit glow.
Sign Type
2
Function
Project identification. 
Height
12'-4"
Sq. Ft.
Lettering - 85 s.f.
Quantity
One (1)
Illum.
Project ID - halo lit
Materials
Perforated metal panels on aluminum 
architectural structure. 
Project lettering of Reverse Pan 
Channels.
Additional lighting behind perforated 
panels with acrylic back up.
Colors
Project ID: DE6328 Anchor Grey
Panels: DE6374 Silver Polish
Scale: 3/32" = 1' - 0"
THE DISTRICT
D O W N T O W N
5'-9"
12'-4"
59'-3"
28"
15"
24'-0"

7
[3] Project ID / Entry Feature
There shall be six (6) low profile entry monuments 
at the primary entrances on both Pecos Road and 
Arizona Avenue, mainly where future traffic signals 
are planned. These signs will display the project 
identification.
At five (5) feet, the sign and information are below the 
maximum height stipulation of six (6) feet.
Sign Type
3
Function
Project identification. 
Height
5'-0"
Sq. Ft.
Lettering - Approx. 32 s.f. 
Quantity
Five(5)
Illum.
Halo and/or ground up-lit
Materials
Masonry/concrete wall, planter and 
base. Reverse Pan Channel metal 
letters/logo. Aluminum architectural 
accents. Painted wall and structure.
Colors
Wall: DE5485 Russet Green
Base: Davis Concrete "Mesquite" 
Accents: DE 6374 Silver Polish
Project ID: DE6374 Silver Polish
Planter: DE6328 Anchor Grey
Scale: 1/4" = 1' - 0"
5'-0"
3'-9"
1'-6"
25'-9"
17'-0"
14'-0"
4'-4"
1'-11"
6'-0"
8" 8"
8"
2"

8
The primary multi-tenant monument 
is located near the entries closest to 
the intersection along Pecos Road 
and Arizona Avenue. Per code, this 
signs is at a maximum height of 
14'-0", and will display up to four (4) 
tenants.
This sign pulls elements from the 
architecture and will be incorporated 
into the surrounding landscaping.
Sign Type
4a
Function
Development identification with  four (4) retail/commercial 
tenant identification panels. 
Height
14'-0" to top of tenant sign area
Sq. Ft.
Project ID - 6.3 s.f.
Tenants - 4 at 9.7 s.f. each
Total 45.2 s.f.
Quantity
Two (2)
Illum.
PC plex face-lit. RPC halo (addressing).
Materials
Aluminum fabrication with masonry base.
Project lettering of Reverse Pan Channels on aluminum 
cabinet.
Tenant lettering to be Pan Channels with Plexiglass faces. 
Aluminum architectural accents. Tenant background panels 
of perforated metal, painted.
Colors
Structure: DE6328 Anchor Grey
Base/Planter: Davis Concrete "Mesquite"
Tenant ID/Accents: DE 6374 Silver Polish
Tenant ID: Corporate Standards
Project ID: White
[4a] Primary Multi-Tenant Monument
14'-0"
1'-8"
2"
8"
8'-3"
9"
6'-0"
5'-10"
2'-6"
1'-6"
1'-4"
1'-0"
1'-4"
5'-0"
10'-10"
4'-0"
2'-3"

9
[4b] Secondary Multi-Tenant Monument
Sign Type
4b
Function
Maximum of three (3) retail/commercial tenant 
identification panels. 
Height
10'-0" to top of sign area
Sq. Ft.
Tenants - 3 at 8.3 s.f. each
Total - 24.9 s.f.
Quantity
Two (2)
Illum.
PC plex face-lit. RPC halo (addressing).
Materials
Aluminum fabrication with masonry base. Project 
lettering of Reverse Pan Channels on aluminum 
cabinet.
Tenant lettering to be Pan Channels with Plexiglass 
faces. 
Aluminum architectural accents. Tenant background 
panels of perforated metal, painted.
Colors
Structure: DE6328 Anchor Grey
Base/Planter: Davis Concrete "Mesquite"
Tenant ID/Accents: DE 6374 Silver Polish
Tenant ID: Corporate Standards
The secondary multi-tenant 
monuments are located along Pecos 
Road and Arizona Avenue. Per code, 
this sign is at a maximum height 
of 10'-0". There will be no project 
identification on this sign. However, 
project addressing and up to three (3) 
tenants will be displayed.
This sign pulls elements from the 
architecture and will be incorporated 
into the surrounding landscaping.
Scale: 1/4" = 1' - 0"
10'-0"
2'-6"
1'-6"
1'-4"
1'-0"
1'-7"
2"
2'-5"
6'-4"
5'-1"
5'-3"
8'-0"
1'-0"
5'-0"

10
[5] Parcel ID Monument
There shall be five (5) low profile 
monuments along the major 
thoroughfare of the site to provide 
a tie with the overall development 
identification monument for the 
various office components on the site. 
The sign will be a maximum height of 
6'-0", and contain up to two (2) tenant 
identifications.
This sign pulls elements from the 
architecture and will be incorporated 
into the surrounding landscaping. 
Sign Type
5
Function
Identification of one (1) corporate tenant/hotel.
Height
6'-0" to top of sign area
Sq. Ft.
ID - 2 at 11.6 s.f. each
Total - 23.2 s.f.
Quantity
Five (5)
Illum.
Internal. RPC halo (addressing).
Materials
Aluminum fabrication with masonry base. 1/2" thick 
push-thru acrylic tenant copy with applied metal face (for 
halo illumination). Addressing of flat cut alut aluminum 
addressing. Paint.
Hotel may be face illuminated.
Colors
Structure: DE6328 Anchor Grey
Base/Planter: Davis Concrete "Mesquite"
Tenant Area: Painted to match "Mesquite"
Accents: DE 6374 Silver Polish
Tenant ID: DE6329 Cover of Night - Hotels may use corporate 
standards for ID.
TENANT 1
TENANT 1
T E N A N T  T W O
Secondary Information To Go Here
T E N A N T  T W O
Secondary Information To Go Here
Scale: 1/4" = 1' - 0"
6'-0"
1'-0"
1'-4"
8"
13'-4"
2"
11'-2"
8'-8"
1'-9"
1'-5"
1'-7"
4'-8"

11
[6] Vehicular Directional
These signs are located at primary 
traffic decision points to assist traffic 
flow utilizing two (2) sizes. Along the 
private interior roadways, the 6'-6" size 
will be used where traffic is moving 
faster and with numerous destination 
options. The smaller, 3'-0" directionals 
are used within specific project 
sites, parking lots and driveways, 
where traffic is slower and only a few 
destination options exist.
 
These signs incorporate the 
architectural and wall details in the 
Sign Type
6a
6b
Function
Direct vehicular traffic 
through the site.
Height
6'-6" max
3’-0” max
Sq. Ft.
8 s.f.
4 s.f.
Quantity
Three (3)
As needed
Illum.
Non-illuminated
Non-illuminated
Materials
Aluminum structure with applied reflective vinyl letters 
and symbols. Painted background.
Colors
Panel: DE6328 Anchor Grey
Base: Painted to match "Mesquite"
Letters/Arrows: White reflective Vinyl to match
3'-0"
1'-11"
2'-0"
2'-0"
6"
4"
Drive-Thru
Deliveries
Offices
Apartments
Parking 
Garage
Shops
Hotel
Scale: 3/8" = 1' - 0"
6"
4"
6'-6"
2'-6 "

12
BUILDING TYPE
MAXIMUM QUANTITY
LOCATION
SIGN AREA
Retail Shops
 
Two (2) maximum  
Signs to be located 
directly over or adjacent 
to tenant entry and rear 
elevations.  One (1) per 
elevation.
Two (2) square feet 
per each lineal foot of 
leased frontage.
Retail Pads 
 
One (1) per elevation 
that offers vehicular 
readability from 
a street,  internal 
thoroughfare, or 
parking area. 
Maximum of four (4) 
per building
Primary sign to be 
located directly over or 
adjacent to tenant entry
All others per tenant 
signage program - 
signage area cannot 
be transferred to other 
elevations
Two (2) square feet 
per each lineal foot of 
designated frontage. 
Office (4 Story)
Total of one (1) sign 
per North and West 
elevations, two (2) signs 
per East elevation, 
and three (3) signs per 
south elevation.
Owner to designate 
tenants and signage 
locations which may not 
necessarily be over their 
leased space.
 
Locations to be on upper 
level only. 
Two (2) square feet 
per each lineal foot of 
leased suite space.
No sign shall exceed 
250 square feet.
Office (6 Story)
Total of three (3) signs 
on the south elevation, 
and two (2) signs per all 
other elevations.
Owner to designate 
tenants and signage 
locations which may not 
necessarily be over their 
leased space.
 
Locations to be on upper 
level only. 
Two (2) square feet 
per each lineal foot of  
eased suite space.
No sign shall exceed 
250 square feet.
Building Wall Sign Matrix

13
MAXIMUM LETTER HEIGHT
ILLUMINATION 
STYLE
SIGN TYPE/ DESIGN / COLOR
Thirty-six (36) inches for any  
individual letter. No layout 
shall exceed 80% of the vertical 
measurement of the architectural 
fascia. 
Letter height not to exceed 15% of 
the building height.
Internal, halo 
or combination 
thereof. 
Pan Channel, Reverse Pan-Channel or Custom 
Cabinet Letters/Logo. No exposed raceways.
Logos, logotype and colors may be per the 
tenant’s national/corporate standards.
Tenant Identification signage must 
incorporate a name for the business. 
“Modifiers” as the identification will not be 
allowed.
Thirty-six (36) inches for any  
individual letter. Symbols and Iconic 
elements are exempt from the 
letter height restrictions. No layout 
shall exceed 80% of the vertical 
measurement of the architectural 
fascia. 
Letter height not to exceed 15% 
of the building height or 80% of 
vertical measurement whichever is 
shorter.
Internal, halo 
or combination 
thereof. 
Pan Channel, Reverse Pan-Channel or Custom 
Cabinet Letters/Logo. No exposed raceways.
Logos, logotype and colors may be per the 
tenant’s national/corporate standards.
Tenant Identification signage must 
incorporate a name for the business. 
“Modifiers” as the identification will not be 
allowed.
Forty-eight (48) inch Capital Height 
Letter height not to exceed 15% 
of the building height or 80% of 
vertical measurement whichever is 
shorter.
Halo
Reverse Pan-Channel Letters/Logos. No 
exposed raceways.
Logo and logotype may be per the tenant 
national/corporate standards.
All signage shall be brushed aluminum finish.
Forty-eight (48) inch Capital Height.
Letter height not to exceed 15% 
of the building height or 80% of 
vertical measurement whichever is 
shorter.
Halo
Reverse Pan-Channel Letters/Logos. No 
exposed raceways.
Logo and logotype may be per the tenant 
national/corporate standards.
All signage shall be brushed aluminum finish.

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[7] Retail Tenant Wall Signage Standards
Sign Area
For maximum aggregate building sign area per Tenant, 
refer to matrix.
Calculation of sign area: Where a sign consists only of 
individual letters, numerals, symbols, or other similar 
components, the total area of the sign shall be the area 
of the square or rectangle surrounding all components of 
the sign. 
A maximum of one (1) rectangle will be allowed. 
All retail tenants must have storefront signs fabricated 
from either internally illuminated individual pan-
channel, reverse pan-channel letters and logos, and/or 
“custom 3-D panels”.
All sign designs and layouts will be approved on an 
individual basis through the Developer’s discretion.  
Creative designs, forms, and the use of “custom” 
3-D panel signs are encouraged.  Unless as part of 
a nationally registered and/or trademarked logo, 
rectangular shaped custom cabinets are strictly 
prohibited.  
Layout/Design
Copy and/or logos utilized shall be Tenant’s choice, 
subject to the approval of Developer and/or 
Developer’s agents and the City of Chandler.
All national retailers shall be permitted to utilize their 
standard corporate identification program subject 
to sign area limitations contained in the approved 
Comprehensive Signage Package (CSP).
Tenant Identification signage must incorporate a name 
for the business. “Modifiers” as the identication will not 
be allowed.
Letter Spacing/Kerning
To fit within layout standards, lettering and/or logo 
may not be condensed more than 90% of horizontal 
letter width of original design. 
Graphic  below illustrates a name that is allowed a 
maximum letter height, and maximum sign length and 
width. The graphics show what is allowed for fitting 
the lettering within that space, based on the tenants 
registered trademark/logo.
2'-0"
ACCEPTABLE LAYOUT
20" LETTER AT 90% HORIZONTAL SPACING
MAXIMUM 24" LETTER - STANDARD LAYOUT
UNACCEPTABLE LAYOUT
24" LETTER-TOO TIGHT KERNING AND AT 90% HORIZONTAL SPACING
UNACCEPTABLE LAYOUT
24" LETTER-80% HORIZONTAL SPACING
3'-0" MAX
3'-0" MAX
3'-0" MAX
3'-0" MAX
MAX WIDTH OF SIGN ENVELOPE
Sun Framing
1'-8"
TANNING SALON
TANNING SALON
The Ultimate Tanning Salon
The Ultimate Tanning Salon

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Figure 1
Architectural Frontage
Leased Frontage
80% Of Architectural Frontage
75%vh
24"
VERTICAL 
HEIGHT
70%vh
VERTICAL 
HEIGHT
Leased Frontage
80% Of Frontage
Leased Frontage
80% Of Frontage
75% v.h
Varies
Varies
Figure 2
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 3
Two Line Tenant
Copy Layout
T h e  A l p h a b e t  S t o r e
36"
max
Sign Locations / Restrictions
Tenant signage shall be installed in accordance 
with the typical elevations which follow.
Tenant signs shall be centered horizontally and 
vertically within the architectural frontage and/or 
directly over the doorway if space permits. Signs 
must be located within Tenant's leased elevation. 
Freestanding Pad Tenants and Major Tenant 
buildings may have signs on all elevations. 
Height and Length of Sign on Wall Surface
In no event shall any sign exceed eighty (80%) 
percent of the building elevation and/or wall 
surface upon which it is placed. The available 
surface area of the architectural sign area shall 
regulate letter height not exceeding 70% vertical 
height.

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[7] Retail Tenant Wall Signage - Individual Letters
Individual illuminated letters and logos and may 
include pan channel metal letters with acrylic sign 
faces, reverse pan channel “backlit” illuminated 
letters, or any combination thereof as outlined in 
the matrix per tenant type. 
 
All signage shall be reviewed and approved by 
the Developer and/or Developer’s agents and 
shall be appropriate to the surrounding building 
features, environment, and architectural thematic 
design. Developer and/or Developer’s agents 
and the City of Chandler shall have discretion in 
varying any provision of these specifications.
Construction
Individual pan channel letters and logos must 
be constructed of minimum of .063 aluminum 
returns. Pan channel letter faces must be a 
minimum 1/8" Plexiglas, Acrylic or Lexan.
Reverse pan channel letter faces must be a 
minimum of 1/8" thick aluminum. 
No “Channelume,”  “Letteredge,” or similar material 
will be allowed. Exposed raceways, conduits, 
fasteners, tubing or transformers will not be 
permitted.  All inductors, transformers, or other 
equipment will be concealed in a water tight 
condition.
Colors
Letter face colors are per Tenant's corporate 
standards with the exception that no fluorescent 
colors will be allowed. Retainers for pan channels 
must match letter face or return color. For 
National Tenants, returns and retainers may be 
per corporate standards - however, no gold, silver, 
copper or brass will be allowed.  
Illumination
Tenant building signage may be internally 
illuminated (LED), backlit to create a silhouette 
combination of lighting methods mentioned 
herein. No exposed neon and/or clear faced 
internal neon illumination will be allowed.

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Alternative signage options to the standard 
individual letters is the use of "Custom 3-D 
Panels". These are multiple layered in design with 
a mix of opaque and translucent backgrounds, 
various fabrication and illumination methods 
of lettering, built around a single unit. This type 
of design and fabrication method provides for 
ease of installation by connecting to one single 
J-box on the fascia and protects the building from 
repeated drilling and wiring for individual letter 
installations. 
All designs will be approved on an individual 
basis through Developer’s discretion.  Creative 
designs and forms, and “Custom” Panel signs 
are encouraged. Unless as part of a nationally 
registered and/or trademarked logo, rectangular 
shaped cabinets are prohibited.  
Colors
Letter face colors are per Tenant's corporate 
standards with the exception that no fluorescent 
colors will be allowed. Retainers for pan channels 
must match letter face or return color. For 
National Tenants, returns and retainers may be 
per corporate standards - however, no gold, silver, 
copper or brass will be allowed.  
Illumination
Tenant building signage may be internally 
illuminated (LED), backlit to create a silhouette 
combination of lighting methods mentioned 
herein. No exposed neon and/or clear faced 
internal neon illumination will be allowed.
[7] Retail Tenant Wall Signage -3D Panel Details

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[7] Tenant Wall Signage -Canopy Signs
Typically located on the ground floor, Standing Canopy 
Signs, Canopy Fascia Signs and Suspended Canopy 
Signs should be placed centered on the tenant’s 
frontage and centered on the canopy structure, if 
possible. 
The Landlord can approve exceptions for each of these 
types of canopy signs due to variations in architectural 
features on the building, variations in the canopy 
structure and the tenant corporate brand standards.
For Standing and Fascia Canopy signs, all raceways 
shall be concealed within the canopy structure or 
behind the canopy front face outside of the line-
of-sight when viewed from below or in-front of the 
canopy structure. Posts and beams are allowed to be 
visible if signage is integral with the design.
The sign shall limited to individual characters.
Raceways shall be concealed with in the canopy or 
lattice. Backer panels are allowed.
If Suspended Canopy signage is applicable to the 
building architecture, support structure, "cabinet 
backers", lettering application and illumination shall 
be designed to be consistent in appearance, with the 
exception of the tenants corporate brand standards 
type and colors. Posts and beams are allowed to be 
visible if signage is integral with the design.  Standing 
Canopy Signs can be either face-lit, halo-lit, or 
indirect-lit with LEDs or “neon”.  These sign shall have a 
minimum clearance of 84" (7'-0").
 
Illumination
Indirect sign lighting shall be shielded so that the 
illumination source is not visible.
Office signage may be non-illuminated, but all retail 
should be illuminated per the guidelines.
Where illuminated, LED’s are recommended. All 
Canopy signs can be either face-lit, halo-lit, or indirect-
lit with LEDs or “neon”.
Standing Canopy Sign is a sign mounted to the 
top of the leading edge of a canopy located above a 
storefront parallel to the building façade on which it is 
mounted. 
Canopy Fascia Sign is a sign attached to the vertical 
front face of a canopy, roof overhang, covered 
walkway, covered porch, or purlin of an open lattice 
structure.  
Suspended Canopy Sign is a sign suspended 
under a canopy, roof overhang, covered walkway, 
covered porch, or open lattice walkway and parallel 
to storefront.

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[7] Tenant Wall Signage -Projecting Signs
A Projecting (Blade) Sign is a business identification 
sign that is mounted perpendicular to the face or 
corner of a building. 
Unless separated by a structure and not visible from 
an abutting public street, Projecting Signs shall not 
be placed within one-hundred fifty (150) feet from an 
abutting public street. 
One (1) Projecting Sign is permitted per each fifty (50) 
lineal feet of store frontage. 
Such sign shall not be located within twenty (20) feet 
in any direction of another Projecting Sign on the same 
building wall.  
A Projecting Sign shall be placed on the tenant’s leased 
frontage and shall not encroach onto another tenant 
suite adjacent to or above the tenant suite in which the 
Projecting Sign identifies with approval of the landlord. 
Maximum Projection
Sixty (60) inches from the wall of the building to the 
outside edge of the sign and a minimum clearance 
from adjacent grade of 10'-0".
Illumination
Internal Illumination can be Face, Halo Backlighted‚ 
Dual-Illumination from exterior and interior sources or 
Non-Illuminated.
Indirect Illumination shall be a shield light sources
Where illuminated, LED’s are recommended.

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[8] Storefront Graphics -Arcade Signs
Where there are covered walkway areas,  Arcade  signs 
hang or flag mount off tenant storefronts oriented to 
the pedestrian located at the primary public accessible 
entry. 
Within the Commercial Plaza, support structures, 
"cabinet backers", lettering application and 
illumination shall be designed to be consistent in 
appearance. Design of the graphics may unique within 
the context of their storefront’s architecture, services/
products provided and their recognized corporate 
identity and design theme, subject to approval of the 
Landlord. 
All arcade type signs are oriented perpendicular to the 
tenant store front with a minimum 84” 
(7'-0") clearance from walkway.  
Structure
Armature should be constructed as a rigid element, 
not allowing the sign to swing.
Suspended Canopy Signs should display the Tenant’s 
unique identity (logo) while evoking the sense 
of contemporary high craftsmanship and design 
sensitivity
Illumination
Arcade/Shingle Signs can be either face- lit, halo-lit, or 
indirect-lit with LEDs or neon.
Indirect sign lighting shall be shielded so that the 
illumination source is not visible.
Non-illumination allowed.

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[8] Storefront Window Graphics (retail & office)
Window Signs
These are fabricated small cabinet or panels signs 
suspended behind the store front glazing and can 
identify the tenant or be open/closed signs.
Can be internally illuminated.
Sign may be displayed within 3.75 feet of a window 
pane.
Window Graphics
No more than 25% of front glass area may have 
signage/graphic, applied to, or within 3 feet behind 
the window area.  This includes temporary signage 
applications for sales, promotions and/or any 
permanent identification signage.
Addressing
Individual tenant suites shall have six (6) inch 
white 3M vinyl letter addressing centered on the 
window above the door.
Colors and Layouts	
The tenant may display information such as: the suite 
number or address; tenant contact information (phone 
number or website); hours of operation; goods or 
services provided.
Signage applied to storefront glass can be Vinyl, Gold 
or silver leaf, Professionally hand painted lettering and/
or graphics done by a professional sign painter and 
approved by Landlord prior to application. 
All window graphic layouts shall be approved in 
writing by the Association for quality and consistency 
with the criteria package for The THE DISTRICT 
DOWNTOWN prior to submittal to the City of Chandler 
for approval.
Restrictions	
Window Signs or Graphics may not be pre-fabricated 
neon elements of any kind.

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Building address numerals shall be Futura typeface, 
with a minimum height of twelve inches (12"). 
Construction and Colors
Individual reverse pan-channel numbers are to be 
used. Addressing can be either halo illuminated 
clip mounted off the wall, or non illuminated flush 
mounted.
Numeral locations of darker colors, brushed 
aluminum finish should be used.  Locations with 
light colored backgrounds should use dark charcoal 
or black finishes.
[9  ] Building Addressing
1234567890
12"

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EAST ELEVATION Bldg 3A
SOUTH ELEVATION Bldg 3A
WEST ELEVATION Bldg 3A
NORTH ELEVATION Bldg 3A
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
LEDGE SIGNAGE
Alternate Ledge Location
LEDGE SIGNAGE
Alternate Ledge Location
LEDGE SIGNAGE
Alternate Ledge Location
LEDGE SIGNAGE
Alternate Ledge Location
LEDGE SIGNAGE
Alternate Ledge Location
LEDGE SIGNAGE
LEDGE SIGNAGE
Alternate Ledge Location
LEDGE SIGNAGE
Alternate Ledge Location
Note - Sign locations shown are merely 
possible locations and mounting 
methods. Not all signage locations 
shown will be used.  Final locations to 
be determined upon leasing.
Wall Sign Locations -Typical Retail - Building 3A

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Wall Sign Locations - Typical Retail 1B & 2E
SOUTH ELEVATION Bldg 2E
WEST ELEVATION Bldg 2E
EAST ELEVATION Bldg 2E
NORTH ELEVATION Bldg 2E
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
LEDGE SIGNAGE
LEDGE SIGNAGE
LEDGE SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
Alternate Ledge Location
Alternate Ledge Location
SCALE:  1/16" = 1'-0"
18'-6"
18'-6"
Note - Sign locations shown are merely possible locations and 
mounting methods. Not all signage locations shown will be used.  
Final locations to be determined upon leasing.

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Note - Sign locations 
shown are merely possible 
locations. Final locations 
to be determined by 
Developer. Maximum of 
three (3) signs per North 
and South elevations.
NORTH ELEVATION Bldg 3A
EAST ELEVATION Bldg 3A
SOUTH ELEVATION Bldg 3A
WEST ELEVATION Bldg 3A
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
2 STORY OFFICE BUILDING
Alternate Ledge Location
2 STORY OFFICE BUILDING
Alternate Ledge Location
SCALE  • 1” = 20’
20'-0 "
20'-0 "
Wall Sign Locations - 2 Story Office

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Note - Sign locations shown are merely possible locations. 
Final locations to be determined by Developer. Total of 
five (5) signs per elevation.
Wall Sign Locations - 4 Story Office
SOUTH ELEVATION Bldg 6A
WEST ELEVATION Bldg 6A
NORTH ELEVATION Bldg 6A
EAST ELEVATION Bldg 6A
SCALE • 1” = 30’
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
46'-6"±
18'-6"

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Wall Sign Locations - 6 Story Office
SOUTH ELEVATION Bldg 6B
WEST ELEVATION Bldg 6B
NORTH ELEVATION Bldg 6B
EAST ELEVATION Bldg 6B
SCALE • 1” = 30’
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
74'-0"±
18'-0"
Note - Sign locations shown are merely possible locations. 
Final locations to be determined by Developer. Total of 
five (5) signs per elevation.

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All signs at The District Downtown must be 
compatible with the standards outlined in this 
Master Sign Program and in conformance with City 
of Chandler Sign Requirements. The purpose of the 
sign standards is to ensure an attractive commercial 
office environment and to protect the interests of 
the surrounding neighborhood, Developer, and 
Owners/Occupants of all suites within The District. 
Conformance will be strictly enforced, and any 
installed non­conforming or unapproved signs will be 
brought into conformance at the sole expense of the 
Owner/Occupant.
Meridian West Development LLC herein referred to as 
“Developer”, and The District Downtown Unit Owner's 
Association herein referred to as "Association" shall 
administer and interpret the criteria. Before designing 
signs, all The  District Downtown Owners/Occupants 
will receive a copy of these signage standards. Sign 
plans submitted to the Developer/Association for 
approval must conform to these standards.  The 
Developer/Association will administer and interpret 
the criteria. All signs must be approved in writing by 
the Developer/Association prior to permit application 
and installation.
1 
Signage proposal   
Prior to preparation of signage drawings and 
specifications, the Owner’s/Occupant’s sign contractor 
must review all architectural, structural, and electrical 
documents as they relate to the building wall and/
or storefront at the proposed signage location. In 
addition, the sign contractor should visit the project 
site to become familiar with as-built conditions and 
verify all dimensions.
Each Owner/Occupant must submit to the Developer/
Association four (4) sets of detailed shop drawings 
showing locations, sizes, design, colors, materials, 
lettering, graphics, conduits, junction boxes, sleeves, 
methods of illumination and other mounting 
apparatus of all proposed wall, window, and rear door 
signs. This submittal must be made at least fifteen (15) 
days prior to submittal to the City for permits.
2 
Developer/Association Approval  
After review of the signage proposal, the Developer/
Association will return one of the three sets of 
drawings to the Owner/Occupant, marked either 
“Approved",  “Approved as Noted,” or “Revise and 
Resubmit.”  
An approval from Developer/Association does not 
guarantee City approval. A sign permit must be 
obtained and issued prior to fabrication. For City 
permits, approved sign drawings from the Developer/
Association along with the required documentation for 
City for review.
•	 “Approved”   
If drawings are marked “Approved,” the Owner/
Occupant is allowed to proceed with obtaining 
review and approval from the City.    	
•	 “Approved as Noted”   
If drawings are marked “Approved as Noted,” the 
Owner/Occupant is allowed to proceed with City 
review, provided that any modifications noted 
are incorporated into the design and proceed 
An applicant that takes exception to the noted 
modifications may revise and resubmit, as 
explained below.	
•	 “Revise and Resubmit”   
If drawings are marked “Revise and Resubmit,” the 
plans will be returned to the Owner/Occupant 
with comments. The drawings shall be revised and 
resubmitted for Developer/Association approval. 
3  Openings in building walls 
Locations of all openings for conduit and sleeves in 
building walls must be indicated by the sign contractor 
on the drawings submitted. The contractor shall install 
the sign in accordance with the approved drawings.	
4 
Messages   
Except for tenants leasing more than 5,000 square feet 
of space; Sign Band signs are restricted to advertising 
either (a) the person, firm, company, or corporation 
operating the use conducted on the site, or (b) the 
products sold therein, but not both.	
5 
Owner/Occupant responsibilities for other 	
	
regulations   
The Developer/Association’s approval of an Owner’s/
Occupant’s signage plan does not constitute an 
implication, representation, or certification by 
the Developer/Association that those plans are 
in compliance with applicable statutes, codes, 
ordinances, or other regulations. Compliance with 
other regulations is the sole responsibility of the 
Owner/Occupant for all work performed on the 
premises by or for the Owner/Occupant.	
General Performance Requirements

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6 
Prohibited signs  
•	 Cabinet (Typical) Acrylic, Plexiglas, or plastic-faced 
panels with surface or second-surface applied 
or painted graphics, injection molded panels 
with integral color - internally backlit cabinet 
construction.
•	 No signs, advertisements, notices, or other 
lettering shall be displayed, exhibited, inscribed, 
painted, or affixed on any part of the buildings 
visible from outside the premises, except 
as specifically approved by the Developer/
Association. 
•	 Rude, obscene, offfensive, animated, flashing, 
blinking, rotating, moving, or audible signs.
•	 Placards; posters; playbills; postings; paintings; 
flags; signs in public right-of-way; and fixed 
balloons are not permitted in any location, 
whether or not visible from outside the premises. 
•	 Change-panel signs are prohibited.
•	 "A" frames and portable signs.
•	 Signs that are installed without written approval 
from the Developer/Association, or that are 
inconsistent with approved drawings, may be 
subject to removal and reinstallation by the 
Developer at the Owner’s Occupant’s expense. 
•	 Painted or hand lettered signs on storefronts.
•	 Flashing, moving or audible signs.
•	 Luminous vacuum formed type plastic letters
•	 Inflatable signs or graphic devices.
•	 Freestanding attraction boards, posters or other 
permanent advertising devices.
•	 Paper, cardboard or Styrofoam signs.
•	 Signs with exposed neon tubing or raceways.
•	 Signs with gold or silver plastic trim caps that 
contrast with letter returns.
7 
Illuminated signs   
The City of Chandler requires permits for all signs and 
electrical permits for all signs that are illuminated. It is 
the Owner’s/Occupant’s sole responsibility to secure 
these and any other permits that may be required.	
8 
Size limitation   
Each Owner/Occupant must limit the area of its sign 
in accordance with the area allocated for signage. 
Maximum letter height and length varies according to 
storefront, but it must not exceed the area allocated 
for signage. Each Owner/Occupant will be granted a 
minimum of one sign. Owners/Occupants with more 
than one elevation wall may have a sign on each 
elevation.	
9 
Labels   
No labels are permitted on the exposed surface of 
signs, except those required by local ordinance. Sets of 
individual letters shall have one label on an end letter 
only. These are to be installed in an inconspicuous 
location.	
10 Freestanding signs   
All freestanding signs must meet applicable setbacks, 
and their installation must comply with all local 
building and electrical codes.
11 Upkeep and maintenance   
Each Owner/Occupant is fully responsible for the 
upkeep and maintenance of its sign(s), including any 
individual pylon or monument signage, and Owners/
Occupants are to repair any sign defects within five 
(5) days of notification. If an Owner/Occupant does 
not repair said sign(s), the Developer, at the Owner/
Occupant sole cost and expense, may repair and/or 
replace sign(s). 
A penalty of 100% of the Developer’s cost to repair 
said signage, in addition to the cost of the repair, may 
be assessed to the Owner/Occupant if the Developer 
is required to provide the necessary maintenance due 
to the Owner’s/Occupant’s noncompliance following 
notification.	
12 Illumination timer   
Power to illuminate the Owner’s/Occupant’s sign 
is to be from Owner’s/Occupant’s electricity meter, 
switched through time clock, set in accordance with 
schedules determined by the Developer.	
13 Sealing of building penetrations   
All penetrations of the building structure required for 
sign installation shall be neatly sealed in a watertight 
fashion.	
14 Damage caused by or during installation   
The sign contractor and/or Owner/Occupant will 
pay for any damage to a building’s fascia, canopy,

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Definitions 
The following definitions are used throughout the 
comprehensive signage plan and are exclusive to this 
document. 
Aggregate Sign Area	
The total area of all permitted signs pertaining to any 
one Owner/Occupant, which includes Street-front 
signage, Storefront signage (arcade and window 
signage/graphics).
Architectural Frontage	
The portion of the building frontage of the leased 
space which has been delineated through use of 
reveals, patterning, materials, finishes, column breaks, 
etc that creates a special area for signage.
Architectural Awnings
Elements which are constructed of permanent type 
of materials and are an integral part of the building 
elevation design.  
Building Leased Frontage	
The overall lineal foot frontage of a leased space.	
Cabinet (Typical) 	
Acrylic, Plexiglas, or plastic-faced panels with surface 
or second-surface applied or painted graphics, 
internally backlit in a box construction.
Custom Cabinet  
Cabinet designed and fabricated in multiple planes, 
colors, finishes and unique shapes and forms.  Typically 
with dimensional illuminated letters and opaque 
backgrounds. 
Committee
Made up of the consenting owners as defined in the 
Construction, Operation and Reciprocal Easement 
Agreement.	
Graphics	
Lettering, symbols, and logos used for name 
identification (primary identification), and for 
identification of product and services (secondary 
identification or modifiers).	
Sign Area	
The aggregate area of the smallest rectangles that 
encloses individual elements of a sign’s lettering and 
logos.
Sign Envelope	
The overall height and length allowances of sign area 
designated for Owner/Occupant sign placement on a 
building elevation.	
Street Front Signage	
Signage installed parallel to the building fascia, 
typically located along the front of the building on 
parapet, fascia or building wall intended for the 
viewing of vehicular traffic.	
	
Storefront Signage & Graphics- Permanent 	
This is the signage located along the storefront 
portion, oriented to pedestrian.  It includes the 
transparent portion of storefront (windows) and/
or solid wall areas used for merchandise display 
and permanent graphics.  This includes awnings, 
tenant suite number,  logo and name identification,  
secondary name modifiers, hours of operation,  
services or name brand marketing, menu cabinets, etc.
structure, roof, or flashing caused by sign installation. 
Owner/Occupant shall be fully responsible for the 
operations of Owner's/Occupant's sign contractor 
and shall indemnify, defend, and hold Developer/
Association/Developer harmless for, from, and against 
damages or liabilities of account thereof. 	
15 Required insurance for sign contractors   
All sign contractors must carry workers’ compensation 
and commercial liability insurance against all 
damages suffered or done to any and all persons and/
or property while engaged in the construction or 
installation of signs, with a combined single limit in an 
amount not less than two million and no/100 dollars 
($2,000,000.00) per occurrence. Every sign contractor 
must hold a current contractor’s license in the State 
of Arizona. Developer must be named as additionally 
insured in the workers’ compensation and commercial 
liability insurance.	
16 Sign Permits   
Owner/Occupant is responsible for obtaining all 
necessary sign permits prior to sign installation.	
17  Developer/Association’s right to modify 
requirements   
The Developer/Association has the right to modify

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